Sri Lanka finance minister says India, World Bank consider further $2bn credit line COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s finance minister said on Friday India and the World Bank are considering extending about $2... Updated 29 Apr, 2022 05:35pm
Technology 5G networks: World Bank for cautious implementation of new IoT regulation ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has recommended Pakistan’s policymakers to carefully balance implementing new specific... Updated 22 Apr, 2022 08:19pm
Opinion How to solve the debt crisis A previous article (Real clear economics, BR, 24 Mar 2022) pointed out that governments of Pakistan have borrowed ... Updated 22 Apr, 2022 06:20pm
World IMF steering committee skips communique after Russia blocks war language Russia’s refusal to agree to strong language condemning its war in Ukraine prevented the steering committee of the... Published 21 Apr, 2022 09:39pm
Opinion Pakistan: economic focus The international financial institution — World Bank (WB) — which is an influential source of funding as well as... Published 21 Apr, 2022 05:26am
Print World Bank, Wapda holding talks on setting up of 300MW floating solar project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank and Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) are reportedly holding talks on... Updated 21 Apr, 2022 10:29am
World World Bank sees economies reducing dependence on Russia for energy, on China for supply chains WASHINGTON: World Bank President David Malpass on Wednesday said he expects a “strong effort” by major economies to... Published 20 Apr, 2022 08:04pm
Markets UK shares fall LONDON: UK shares closed lower on Tuesday, weighed by concerns about a slowdown in global economic growth and a... Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am
Print World Bank lists factors exacerbating macroeconomic imbalances in Pakistan Domestic political uncertainty and policy reform slippages can lead to protracted macroeconomic imbalances Updated 20 Apr, 2022 01:14pm
World World Bank calls on advanced economies to boost food, energy and fertilizer supplies WASHINGTON: World Bank President David Malpass on Tuesday urged advanced economies to boost food aid to developing... Published 19 Apr, 2022 09:35pm
Print Poorest nations: World Bank planning new $170bn crisis fund WASHINGTON: The World Bank is seeking to create a $170 billion emergency fund to help the poorest nations being... Updated 19 Apr, 2022 10:37am
World Yellen to call for increased economic pressure on Russia: official WASHINGTON: - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen this week will call on her counterparts to ramp up the economic... Published 18 Apr, 2022 09:25pm
World World Bank says war to cut global growth, boosts financing target WASHINGTON: The World Bank is reducing its global growth forecast for 2022 by nearly a full percentage point, to ... Published 18 Apr, 2022 07:35pm
Editorials State of economy: yet another impasse EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s projected growth rate for the current year is 4.3 percent while 4 percent is projected for... Published 18 Apr, 2022 05:30am
Business & Finance Pakistan to 'continue close engagement' with IMF, World Bank: Miftah Ismail PML-N leader, tipped to become finance chief, says Pakistan will pursue reforms that result in macroeconomic stability Updated 16 Apr, 2022 09:24pm
Print IMF’s 7th review of EFF on hold: ADB’s aide-memoire ISLAMABAD: Concerned over former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ‘Relief Package’, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Updated 16 Apr, 2022 10:30am
World War in Ukraine raising risks for Mideast, WB warns DUBAI: The war in Ukraine has “multiplied risks” for the Middle East and North Africa’s poorer countries by... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:30am
World War in Ukraine raising risks for Mideast, World Bank warns DUBAI: The war in Ukraine has “multiplied risks” for the Middle East and North Africa’s poorer countries by raising... Published 14 Apr, 2022 05:26pm
World Yellen warns China over its stance on Russia WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China on Wednesday that its lack of participation in the... Published 14 Apr, 2022 04:55am
World Outlook for Afghan economy ‘dire’ as household incomes shrink: WB WASHINGTON: The outlook for Afghanistan’s economy is dire with per capita income having fallen by over a third in... Published 14 Apr, 2022 04:55am
Print Growth likely to slow to 4.3pc in FY22, 4pc in FY23: WB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s GDP growth is expected to slow to 4.3 percent in fiscal year 2021-22 and to four percent in... Updated 14 Apr, 2022 10:29am
World FY22: World Bank raises growth forecast for Pakistan to 4.3% from 3.4% Keeps next year's growth outlook unchanged at 4% Updated 13 Apr, 2022 10:35pm
World IMF, World Bank, WFP and WTO urge coordinated action on food security WASHINGTON: The World Bank, International Monetary Fund, United Nations World Food Program and World Trade... Published 13 Apr, 2022 09:49pm
World Outlook for Afghan economy 'dire' as household incomes shrink: World Bank The outlook for Afghanistan’s economy is dire with per capita income having fallen by over a third in the last four... Published 13 Apr, 2022 07:36pm
Markets Lebanon disburses funds to temporarily avert bread crisis BEIRUT: Lebanon’s government has agreed to disburse $15 million to temporarily resolve growing bread shortages in... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Business & Finance World Bank to send Ukraine $1.5bn as food, energy prices spike WASHINGTON: The World Bank is preparing a $1.5 billion support package for war-torn Ukraine and plans to aid... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
World World Bank to send Ukraine $1.5bn as food, energy prices spike The World Bank is preparing a $1.5 billion support package for war-torn Ukraine and plans to aid developing... Published 12 Apr, 2022 08:53pm
World World Bank warns of bleak economic outlook for Ukraine, region WASHINGTON: The World Bank issued dire forecasts for Ukraine as Russia's invasion impacts both the country and its... Published 11 Apr, 2022 01:42am
World Sri Lanka opposition threatens no-confidence motion, industry warns of 'fall off precipice' COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's main opposition party on Friday asked the government to take effective action to resolve an... Updated 08 Apr, 2022 07:40pm
Editorials The Fund’s seventh review EDITORIAL: Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Islamabad, Esther Perez Ruiz, ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
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